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World Health Day 7 April — living with a black dog
The WHO campaign for World Health Day is focusing on the prevention and treatment of depression. [ + ]
Local drug action teams to find cracks in the ice
Federal money is on finding a community-based solution to ice and other drugs of addiction. [ + ]
The evidence doesn't stack up for e-cigarettes
While e-cigarettes may expose users to fewer toxic chemicals than conventional tobacco, questions remained unanswered. [ + ]
Deadly pneumonia could be knocked out by this hormone
Stimulating this hormone could prevent pneumonia bacteria from spreading by starving it to death. [ + ]
Thinking like a chief information officer
These days, the chief information officer — or CIO — isn't just the person who keeps the computers running. [ + ]
Electromagnetic fields could double the risk of ALS
Occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields was associated with a heightened risk of developing ALS among the men. [ + ]
Hepatitis patients "dying of embarrassment"
"I am aware that many people living with hepatitis feel too stigmatised to get help. They are literally dying of embarrassment," said Dr Sally Cockburn. [ + ]
Could vitamin C sensitise cancer cells to radiation?
This successful safety study sets the stage for phase II clinical trials into the effect of high-dose vitamin C on overall lifespan and quality of life for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. [ + ]
Nanoscale sensor to detect disease
A new nanoscale sensor has been developed that can help detect cytokines — molecules that play a critical role in cellular response to infection, inflammation, trauma and disease. [ + ]
Storm chasers — predicting the future of coastal flooding
Simulating storm surges is challenging and important. Being able to predict storm surges could reduce flood risk. [ + ]
Vast numbers of under-vaccinated adults are at risk
A new report emphasises that immunisation is just as important for at-risk adults as it is for children. [ + ]
Translational research hospital opens doors
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, is a 'translational' research hospital where clinicians and scientists work together 24/7 with patients, discovering new approaches and applying (or 'translating') research in real time. [ + ]
Surgical follow-up? There's an app for that
Post-surgical app gets the thumbs up for convenience. [ + ]
Inhaled drug could dramatically reduce maternal deaths
Positive trial results could mean earlier access to life-saving drug for mothers [ + ]
Brighter outlook for people with rheumatoid arthritis
With more drugs in the pipeline and many related gene discoveries offering hope, the future is brighter for people with rheumatoid arthritis. [ + ]
